Oops; fashion photographers Bruce Weber and Mario Testino stand accused to sexual harassment of male models.
Last month, a male model named Jason Boyce sued Bruce Weber for ALLEGEDLY sexual harassing him during a photo shoot in 2014. Since then, fifteen more models have come forward claiming Weber of asking them to join him in private clothing-free “breathing exercises” in which he would ALLEGEDLY guide their hands over his body and vice-versa.
Now, Mario Testino also stands accused of inappropriate behavior by thirteen male assistants and models going back as far as the mid-90s; accusations included subjecting them to unwanted sexual advances, groping, and masturbation. Two former Gucci models claim it was well-known that if you wanted to advance your career, you met with Mario for a nude shoot at the Chateau Marmont.
Weber released a statement:
“I’m completely shocked and saddened by the outrageous claims being made against me, which I absolutely deny.”
Testino’s lawyers also questioned the credibility of the models. You know, blame the victim.
Luckily, many in the fashion industry believe the models and have kicked Weber and Testino to the curb. In fact, brands Michael Kors and Stuart Weitzman both said they will not to work on future campaigns with Mario Testino, while Ralph Lauren, who frequently works with Bruce Weber, announced that they will not do business with anyone who “behaves in a way that compromises” their commitment to a safe work environment.
But best of all is that Anna “Nuclear” Wintour issued a statement denouncing sexual harassment and assault in the fashion world, and announcing Condé Nast would no longer be working with Mario Testino or Bruce Weber.
They pissed off Anna?
Bye Felicias!
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Jane Fonda is nothing BUT plastic surgery and filler these days. Why is she being uppity about it?
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised that any woman in her right mind would work with Woody Allen; I think he is highly creepy
ReplyDeleteBruce Weber is the face of a sexual predator, Woody Allen is its backside. Maybe Mario Testino can find a job as a Willie Nelson impersonator.
ReplyDeleteHow are you feeling today, Bob? Are the healing powers of cats coming thru, or did they eat your face yet? In..enq..nosy minds want to know!
lots of suh-NAP here!
ReplyDeleteWait........Bruce Weber and Mario Testino , who shot male models are accused of sexual harassment????? I am shocked. Makes me wonder how many took advantage of it to get head....I meant ahead? Next thing you know Rock Day will be accused of the same thing.
ReplyDeleteI give you kudos for watching TRHO any town.....they drive me insane.
I adore Jane and Lily!!!!!!!!
Mark Wahlberg - is there a lesser talent on film?
ReplyDeleteHope your Snarkaday is full of healing (and Abby says 'no cats!')
ReplyDelete@Deedles
ReplyDeleteAs Gloria Gaynor taught my people. "I Will Survive"
Of course you'll survive, Bob! Even if you get your face eaten off, look at the great strides in plastic surgery over the decades. Look at Jane Fonda, hell, look at Cher! Is there any original body parts remaining in these two? Not to worry, Bob, El Gato Guapo is definitely a comfort cat.
ReplyDeleteMy money says Kors, Weitzmann, and Lauren already know what was happening to the Weber & Testino models & didn't care until there was a lawsuit.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I like Matt who has had some serious blonde moments.
Wahlberg's an asshole.
Jane & Lily are turning into old dame royalty.